This is my response to this week’s Friday Fictioneers prompt. Usually I’d say “hosted, as always, by Madison Woods” — but as of this week “as always” no longer applies; Madison is moving on, and leaving the Fictioneers in the capable hands of Rochelle Wisoff-Fields.

A big thank you to Madison for hosting for all this time, and for all the hard work that goes along with it! (Thanks also to Ron Pruitt for providing a photo so apt for a departure).

The Captain was originally going to be a character in my Real Life Characters series, but he just never made it in. However, if you’re interested, I think some of those stories flew under the radar — especially Albino Black Cowboy and The Mirror Lady— and I’d love it if you’d check those out and let me know what you think.

Hit me with your comments and criticism for this story, however, just below. Happy weekend everyone!

In my opinion ‘Spew’ is a great word….”Barf” doesn’t show enough action but sounds similar to the actual noise of vomiting… It’s a pretty good one. ‘Puke’ sounds more like a color to me and doesn’t create the forcefulness or splattering image in my mind like ‘spew’ and ‘hurl’ do. Well we agree on ‘hurl’.LOL… what a conversation!

Dear Brian,
Well I’m not going to regurgitate the whole barfing thread of upchucking. A good story, Brian. The captain definitely had his “happy spot.” An enjoyable ride in its own write. Thanks for the welcome.
Shalom
Rochelle